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Forum: Algae 04-27-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 236
Posted By koiboi
In a tank that small shouldn't be too hard to set...

In a tank that small shouldn't be too hard to set up a DIY CO2 setup. Sounds like you have small tank, strong light, high nutrients and no CO2. That equals algae, and thread algae is a bear to get...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 03-21-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 176
Posted By koiboi
Evolve LED Light problem

Hi All
I have an issue with one of my Evolve 8's I was wondering if any of you may have seen before. The tank has been set up since September of last year, and recently I am having a problem with...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-19-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 532
Posted By koiboi
I like what you're planning; I'd leave out the...

I like what you're planning; I'd leave out the cabomba though. In my experiance it goes soft and falls apart at the higher temps you'll be running in that tank. Have fun!
Forum: Fish 03-10-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 329
Posted By koiboi
I have them in with some angels that still have a...

I have them in with some angels that still have a little bit of growing to do. For the most part, they ignore each other.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 03-09-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 375
Posted By koiboi
Yes actual ruins would be a bad idea. First...

Yes actual ruins would be a bad idea. First they're hard to get unless you're good at swapping out golden idol heads with bags of sand in a dark cave; and second, they could bring bad luck. Look...
Forum: Fish 03-08-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 588
Posted By koiboi
Of the three fish you mention, my opinion is the...

Of the three fish you mention, my opinion is the Harlequin Rasboras will outshine all of them. When in top condition, they have a reddish orange sheen over their scales that contrasts brilliantly...
Forum: DIY 02-24-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 233
Posted By koiboi
Or, for $1.99, go get some new airline tubing.

Or, for $1.99, go get some new airline tubing.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 02-21-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 502
Posted By koiboi
Have had tanks on my deskat the office for years....

Have had tanks on my deskat the office for years. Currently have an Evolve 8. They help relieve my stress.
Forum: Equipment 02-20-2013, 01:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 158
Posted By koiboi
I ignore that reading, in fact I have no idea...

I ignore that reading, in fact I have no idea what it is and I just put a freshly filled cylinder on about ten minutes ago. It's Whatever BPS that keeps your drop checker "plant tank green" that...
Forum: Equipment 02-20-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 331
Posted By koiboi
Or, don't drop it. I don't think there's much R&...

Or, don't drop it. I don't think there's much R& D that goes into a drop checker.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-19-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 368
Posted By koiboi
Steve have you been rummaging through my...

Steve have you been rummaging through my bookshelf? I have one of the old Innes books as well (55 I think) as well as the Loiselle book. I also love my Axelrod's Atlas, the big giant one, published...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-17-2013, 12:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 361
Posted By koiboi
Increase the iron?

Increase the iron?
Forum: Equipment 02-15-2013, 01:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 364
Posted By koiboi
I've had one for a little over a year with no...

I've had one for a little over a year with no problems. Some people will tell you they had bad experiences. And some people aren't happy unless they buy the most expensive one they can find, but for...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 02-11-2013, 03:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 478
Posted By koiboi
Ghost shrimp aren't fry friendly. Depending on...

Ghost shrimp aren't fry friendly. Depending on what they are, some may be preyed on.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 02-09-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 994
Posted By koiboi
I have two of these and the light works great for...

I have two of these and the light works great for low tech. Looks great!
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 02-08-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By koiboi
Curious is right, there isn't near 3 gallons of...

Curious is right, there isn't near 3 gallons of decor in there.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 02-08-2013, 04:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By koiboi
Evolve 8's are awesome, I have two of them. The...

Evolve 8's are awesome, I have two of them. The one in my daughter's room has cherry shrimp, chili rasboras and otos. Plants are java fern, java moss, dwarf sag, and a nice crypt wendtii. They are...
Forum: Fish 02-04-2013, 01:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 203
Posted By koiboi
Great fish, good luck!

Great fish, good luck!
Forum: Fish 02-04-2013, 01:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 353
Posted By koiboi
Mine are thriving on crushed flake and frozen...

Mine are thriving on crushed flake and frozen baby brine. Great deep red color!
Forum: Equipment 01-27-2013, 02:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 175
Posted By koiboi
I always keep some of that plastic needlepoint...

I always keep some of that plastic needlepoint mesh around it comes in so handy. You can get a whole sheet of it at Michaels for about a buck.
Forum: Pfertz 01-19-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
Posted By koiboi
So sorry to hear this. You've helped so many like...

So sorry to hear this. You've helped so many like me get a great head start. Thank you and best wishes.
Forum: Tank Journals 01-10-2013, 03:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 322
Posted By koiboi
I agree with Mitch. First I'd replace the Quiet...

I agree with Mitch. First I'd replace the Quiet flow HOB and research a good canister filter. It's going to give you better filtration, allow you to manage a larger fish load, and add much needed...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 01-09-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,084
Posted By koiboi
Very nice. I love my Evolve 8. My only mod was...

Very nice. I love my Evolve 8. My only mod was stuffing bio media in the pump chamber and cutting a piece of plastic mesh I got at Michael's and placing it across the filter intake as a screen to...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 12-28-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 203
Posted By koiboi
LOL @ rodcuda.

LOL @ rodcuda.
Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 10-10-2012, 02:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 315
Posted By koiboi
The channel catfish is not going to stay 2" for...

The channel catfish is not going to stay 2" for very long. This is a fish that can grow into the feet range. Sooooooo....yeah.
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